About the role
UCL Faculty of Laws is looking to appoint as Professor in Law one or more outstanding candidate(s) with research interests and teaching expertise in one or more of the following ‘listed subject areas’:
1. Commercial Law;
2. International Commercial Arbitration;
3. Trusts/Equity; or
4. Land Law.
5. In respect of any of the above listed subject areas, applicants with research interests and/or teaching expertise in legal history, roman law, alternative dispute resolution, conflict of laws, or international sale of goods particularly welcome.
The Faculty hosts a rich and deep body of research and teaching expertise in the listed subject areas. We are seeking to expand our group of talented lawyers who participate in delivering our market leading LLB and LLM programmes.
The closing date for applications is 28 February. Interviews will likely take place in the weeks commencing 27 April or 4 May .
About you
Successful candidates will be expected to engage in world leading research, and to contribute to the Faculty’s development and advancement of one or more of the listed subject areas (and other areas of law falling within their subject matter expertise). It is also expected that the post-holders will contribute to all aspects of the academic life of the Faculty and University.
Applicants should possess excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, a strong sense of teamwork and the ability to work harmoniously with colleagues and students of all cultures and backgrounds.
The UCL Academic Career Framework sets out four ‘domains’ of activity for teaching and research posts (Research; Education; Enterprise and External Engagement; and Institutional Citizenship). Appointments to a Professor in Law post are expected to make a balanced contribution across all four domains. The key requirements for each role under each of these domains is outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification.
What we offer
The salary for grade 10 appointments (Professor) can be found in the job description, located at the bottom of this page.
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits, some of which are below:
41 Days of holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 6 closure days)
Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
Eligibility to join the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)
Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
Immigration loan
Relocation scheme for certain posts
On-Site nursery
On-site gym
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Employee assistance programme
Staff Support Service
Discounted medical insurance